Olive Rockfish

Sebastes serranoides

Body color: Dark olive-gray dorsally becoming lighter gray on lower sides and white ventrally; clear splotches evident along the top of back; sides finely speckled w/ dark gray; fins dark olive w/ yellow. Maximum length: 24.5 in (61 cm) Peritoneum color: light Maximum depth: 80 fm (146 m) Shape between eyes: convex Common depth: 0-16 fm (0-30 m) Counts: D:XII-XIII,15-17, Ar:8-10, P1:17-19, GR:29-36, LLp:50-57, LLs:?-?, V:26 Similar species: Yellowtail RF - anal rays typically 8 (typically 9 in Olive RF); less prominent pale areas on back; pectoral rays often edged w/ pink (none in Olive RF); pectoral rays typically 18 (typically 17 in Olive RF). Widow RF - anal-fin margin w/ strong posterior slant; fin membranes black; peritoneum dark; anal rays typically 8 (typically 9 in Olive RF); pectoral rays typically 18 (typically 17 in Olive RF); mouth small, maxilla to midorbit (well past midorbit in Olive RF). Black RF - anal-fin margin rounded; body color black to blue-black, white ventrally; pectoral rays typically 19 (typically 17 in Olive RF); anal rays typically 8 (typically 9 in Olive RF). Distribution: Oregon - Baja California

Occurence: Oregon - Baja California

Depth: 146 meters     Size: 61 cm

Species code: 30510

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